A roundup of my favorite Kitchen Konfidence recipes from 2010.

Heat comes in many forms: from the burn of a hot pepper, to the steam off a mulled concoction, to the energy of a great party.

La Perla. The deep fruitiness of a reposado tequila meets the richness of an elegant pear liqueur, with the delicate flavor of manzanilla.

Absinthe Cocktails

A festive Cranberry Margarita to help you survive the holiday season.

One look at this gorgeous red cocktail dressed up with a crystallized cranberry swizzle stick and you’ll say, “HOLA Margarita!”

This Roasted Jalapeno Blackberry Margarita pairs spicy tequila with muddled blackberries, orange liqueur & lime juice.

“The Devil’s Idle Hands” Idle hands are the Devil’s tools, but a cocktail with Jalapeno tequila, Cynar, and vermouth is the result when the Devil himself is idle.

An elegant and fun cocktail that is perfect for your Halloween party, or for a quiet night watching scary movies.

This cocktail will help you celebrate in great spirits — they’re simply to die for.

Bananas Foster Nachos are my new favorite dessert- AH-mazing!!

Just because summer is over doesn’t mean margaritas are done — celebrate tequila and lime all year long with these margarita cupcakes

Paloma Jelly Shot, made with grapefruit soda, tequila, a little lime and Knox gelatin.

Super easy recipe – Cucumber Lime Margarita Jelly Shot – cucumber, agave tequila, Cointreau and lime-aid, with Knox gelatin

A refreshing and colorful variation of the Margarita with raspberries and key lime.

Frozen mango margarita made with mint-infused simple syrup

Tequila Shrimp Skewers with citrus – perfect summer grilling

Jalapeno lemonade – ice cold, sweet, tangy, with a touch of heat. Just begging to be spiked with tequila!

Tequila, pineapple, worcestershire, sriracha, and ginger beer are in this cocktail with no name. Think of a name and 1st round’s on me!

Icy espresso shots are a blend of Kahlua, Cointreau, tequila and espresso. They really keep the party going!

Mint & tequila cake: a luxurious cream with mint, tequila and withe chocolate, on a crunch meringue

Tequila- Soaked Watermelon Wedges: kind of like eating a watermelon and a margarita… at the same time.